To those that don't take a look or those that been away for a bit some improvements on lodestone. A new UI similar to the ingame pc system buttons as well as a new system. Lodestone event creation.

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/playguide/event_party_guide/

Also the generous type gifting has now been added to Mog Station allowing you to gift the optional items (I do not believe retainers are included)


http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/playguide/event_party_guide/